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Vacancy has expired

Negotiable based on the chosen candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Post Date:

05/13/2014

CITY OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (124,893) Director of Public Works. Connecticut’s capital city is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Director to lead the Department of Public Works and manage a well-run and diverse department. The Department employs 218 staff and has a General Fund Budget of $12,959,064 for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or public administration, or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible public works operations and management experience are required. The potential to obtain a PE within a reasonable period of time is a plus. Past experience in successfully managing public works activities such as infrastructure maintenance and enhancements of parks, roadways, traffic systems, municipal buildings, vehicles/equipment, flood control systems and the collection of solid waste and recyclables is also an important factor for the successful candidate. Direct technical experience in the areas above is also an important consideration.

The City offers a salary which is competitive in the region and is negotiable based on the chosen candidate’s qualifications and experience. Also available is an excellent benefits package.

The position remains open until filled. Résumés will be reviewed by Springsted Incorporated based on the criteria established by the City of Hartford. After a process, which will include interviews and detailed background checks for those candidates who are determined to be best suited for the position, a group of finalists will be presented to the City for consideration. Candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history along with at least five (5) professional references no later than November 10, 2014, will receive primary consideration. Please send application materials to: